As of the end of February 2020, 85.6 percent of American consumers, aged above 61 years, stated that they were likely to avoid shopping centers/malls if the coronavirus outbreak continued to worsen. Younger consumers, who are considered to be less susceptible to the virus, were more likely to continue to visit shopping centers/malls. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.
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eMarketer. (February 28, 2020). Likeliness of consumers to avoid in-store shopping because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States as of February 2020, by age [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/1104485/coronavirus-likeliness-to-avoid-retail-stores-by-age-us/
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